In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings have released Bobby Ryan from his PTO deal. Why and where will the veteran winger land? What about Alex Chiasson in Vancouver? Will he get a deal? There’s talk of a Jack Eichel trade before Christmas, plus updates on Brady Tkachuk, Evander Kane and Tomas Hertl.
Bobby Ryan
Last week, I negotiated deals on behalf of the Detroit Red Wings as part of a mock trade deadline exercise. This week, I’m putting together a few alternative options. The Red Wings have several trade chips in play as the deadline approaches. Players like Luke Glendening and Bobby Ryan could fetch solid returns given their
Welcome to Red Wings Wednesday Weekly! In this weekly column, we will take a look at the Red Wings’ most-recent week of play, identify any players and/or trends that stood out, and then look ahead and find out what the next week may have in-store for the team from Hockeytown. As always, feel free to
It’s not like he’s dominating on the ice. With a Corsi-percentage of just 26.1% through the Detroit Red Wings’ first two games (per Natural Stat Trick) the play has often been at the wrong end of the ice while Filip Zadina is on the ice. Currently skating on Detroit’s second line, the goal for him
This upcoming season, the Anaheim Ducks will be deploying numerous young players on a game-to-game basis. While general manager Bob Murray remains firm in his assertion that the team is capable of making the playoffs in 2021, the injection of more youth into the lineup should be the top priority. According to the Hockey Operations
The road to the Detroit Red Wings has been a long, winding one for Bobby Ryan. Though his career has had its ups and downs, a surprise move by the Ottawa Senators in late September to buy out the remaining two years of his contract immediately caught the eye of Detroit general manager Steve Yzerman.
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there are reports the Oilers have decided not to exercise any buyouts on players this offseason which means contracts like James Neal’s will stay on the books. Meanwhile, around the league, teams are signing players and releasing players in decisions that could affect what the Oilers had
Will the Senators be interested in re-signing Pageau? Ian Mendes of TSN: The soon to be 27-year old Jean-Gabriel Pageau is off to a hot start and is in the final year of his deal. The pending UFA said they are not having any extension talk right now. “No. No talks right now,” Pageau said
Toffoli healthy scratched and could get moved eventually Lisa Dillman of The Athletic: Los Angeles Kings coach Todd McLellan may forward Tyler Toffoli a healthy scratch on Wednesday. Toffoli is a pending UFA with a $4.6 million salary cap hit and has only scored three goals, with two assists in 12 games. Dennis Bernstein of
Ryan’s camp and the Senators looking for another team Ken Warren of the Ottawa Sun: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion and Bobby Ryan‘s agent are exploring opportunities to try and find Ryan a new home. Given his contract – a $7.25 million salary cap hit for the next two seasons – it is highly unlikely
Little to no market for Ryan Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators made forward Bobby Ryan a healthy scratch on the weekend. There likely isn’t much of a trade market for Ryan, if at all. He has two years left on his deal at $7.25 million per. The Senators have also been
Scouting the Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks Murray Pam: Scouts listed to attended yesterday’s Senators – Sharks game included the Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Vegas Golden Knights, and the Washington Capitals. Scouting the Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders – Friday, Oct. 25th Murray Pam: Scouts listed to attend
Washington Capitals from who is staying to who could be on the move Chris Kuc of The Athletic: Looking at who will be back for the Washington Capitals next season, trade possibilities to who will be gone. The returning core – Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlsson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, T.J. Oshie, Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson. They’ll